As a business owner, you should keep your records organized and updated with any recent changes in your management, operations or similar business aspects. This includes updating your employment contracts. A misconception about employment agreements is that they are...
Business Law
What is a Pennsylvania breach of contract?
A Pennsylvania breach of contract occurs when someone fails to honor a legally binding agreement that they signed. The purpose of a contract is to establish the conditions and terms of a business agreement. The assumption is that all parties involved will uphold their...
Most common lawsuits filed against business owners
When you own a business in Pittsburgh, there is always the risk of lawsuits. Here's a look at the most common lawsuits filed against business owners and what you can do to minimize your chances of being sued, from understanding your legal rights to knowing which areas...
Basic information about LLC operating agreements in Pennsylvania
An individual, corporation or other entities can form a limited liability company in Pennsylvania by filing a Certificate of Organization, accompanied by a docketing statement with the Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations. The law doesn't require or...
Steps to dissolve a Pennsylvania business
It’s not an easy decision to shutter your Pennsylvania business. While just making the decision is difficult, there are then steps that you have to take with the government to legally dissolve your business. First steps to dissolving your business The first steps to...
How to ensure the integrity of an audit
Audits are a crucial component of many companies' operations. They play an important role in ensuring the integrity of the business, particularly from a financial standpoint. Businesses who fail to meet expectations risk damaging their reputation among other...
What are the essential components of an equipment lease?
Equipment Leases Equipment that is essential to business operations often come with hefty price tags that run into the millions to billions of dollar range. Because of this, more than 80% of American companies lease equipment rather than purchase it outright,...

